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What is the name of your state? Texas
My sister and I are writing a book about tombstones of Texas. We were wondering if tombstones are considered "copyrighted" or would it be okay to publish photos of them in a book without getting permission from the families, cemetery associations or the tombstone "artist". We don't want to infringe on anyone's privacy or rights. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Will you be doing your research at night?
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Not if we can help it!!!
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We were wondering if tombstones are considered "copyrighted" or would it be okay to publish photos of them in a book without getting permission from the families, cemetery associations or the tombstone "artist". If the photos are taken from a "public" vantage point, then you can take and use the photos as you wish -- whether taken in the day or in the night!
A public vantage point is any location that is generally publically accessible -- so if the graveyard allows the public in (even if it is otherwise privately owned), then it is a public vantage point. If you have to get special permission to enter, then it is probably not a public vantage point.
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Thanks for your information! I do appreciate it.
Luann